Leading lights in Irish Business descended on Croke Park for the Fourth Annual All-Ireland Business Summit powered by Audi, where a 1000 strong audience from all 32 counties were captivated by the speakers who revealed their top secrets, confessions and the do’s and don’ts that have helped them achieve their business success.

The Business All-Stars competition final was one of the key elements of the summit.

The Business All-Stars is an annual competition designed to identify, recognise and accredit Irish companies and individuals that have distinguished themselves in the conduct of their business over the last 12 months.

Get Up and Go Publications Ltd was accredited with an All-Star Irish Product Accreditation. Speaking at the event, Kieran F. Ring, CEO Global Institute of Logistics, Deputy Chairperson Adjudication Panel said: “The decision to designate Get Up and Go Publications Ltd with All Star Irish Product 2018-19 is based on the score achieved in four rounds of intense competition.

The application, supported by references, interviews and independent ratings from the ‘mystery shopper’ process left the adjudication panel in no doubt that Get Up and Go Publications Ltd is richly deserving of this accreditation. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all concerned and we wish you every success for the future.”

In response to the announcement Eileen Forrestal CEO said: “On behalf of ‘Get Up and Go Publications Ltd’ I would like to express our sincere thanks for being accredited an All Star Irish Product. Achieving All-Stars accreditation is a great source of pride for us and we look forward to continuing to meet and indeed exceed the standards set by the All-Star programme.

“The process which led to this accreditation truly stretched us, the structure of the competition required us to put our brand story on paper and gave us the opportunity to reflect on who we are, our growth strategy and above all the value we create for our customers.

“The opportunity to hear first-hand feedback from our Judge-Mentor, our existing customers, partners and suppliers through the reference module combined with the results from the mystery shopper round was invaluable.

“We would like to thank all at the competition for making the effort to listen to our story, understand and accredit our business and above all help us to promote it.”

The competition finals benefited enormously from the atmosphere created at the All-Ireland Summit which was driven by the three key pillars of knowledge sharing, facilitating new business relationships and the continued improvement of business standards in Ireland, the All-Ireland Summit improves year-on-year – like so many of the great teams to have graced the hallowed turf of Croke Park.

Speaking at the summit, Dr. Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Chairperson Adjudication Panel summed up the entire process by reminding the enterprises honoured with All-Star that:

“Get Up and Go Publications Ltd” has demonstrated an ability to innovate and has impressive growth plans which no-doubt reflects the resilience and optimism that are the hallmarks of Irish entrepreneurs.

“Get Up and Go Publications Ltd bring real inspiration for what is possible in business in Ireland and provide important role models for the many aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small firms in Ireland.”

Get Up and Go Publications Ltd are now included in the 2018-19 All-Stars Role of Honour, the list published annually to coincide with the All-Ireland Business Summit at Croke Park.

Applications for 2018-19’s competition open on 1st June. Find our more on www.businessallstars.ie www.allirelandsummit.com

Get Up and Go Publications Ltd, based in Sligo since 2008, produce a range of inspirational diaries and journals for the home retail market and also sends diaries all over the world via their ecommerce platform.

They also offer a customised Homework Journal for secondary Schools which has received very positive reviews.

Their newly established monthly Entrepreneur Socials support and encourage aspiring local entrepreneurs and small businesses, and they are currently preparing for their 4TH annual Get Up and Go event in Sligo on September 21/22nd where Brendan and Eileen promise an exciting and varied mix of local and international speakers to inspire attendees to ‘get up and go’ in life and business. Check out their website www.getupandgodiary.com for all the details.